used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'll have the men at it in the morning."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The house must be ready by fall," Billy said.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "The house must be ready by fall," Billy said.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading "But they'll want boards and plans and stones, and lots of things," his wife-to-be protested.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But they'll want boards and plans and stones, and lots of things," his wife-to-be protested.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The house must be ready by fall," Billy said.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "The house must be ready by fall," Billy said.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
come to pass
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I'll have the men at it in the morning."
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But they'll want boards and plans and stones, and lots of things," his wife-to-be protested.
the act of retaining something
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "The house must be ready by fall," Billy said.
a social unit living together
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll have the men at it in the morning."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
kindlingnounUS /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
material for starting a fire
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading "But they'll want boards and plans and stones, and lots of things," his wife-to-be protested.
the force of workers available
From this reading "I'll have the men at it in the morning."
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I'll have the men at it in the morning."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "The house must be ready by fall," Billy said.
never-to-be-repeated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "But they'll want boards and plans and stones, and lots of things," his wife-to-be protested.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "But they'll want boards and plans and stones, and lots of things," his wife-to-be protested.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "The house must be ready by fall," Billy said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The house must be ready by fall," Billy said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "But they'll want boards and plans and stones, and lots of things," his wife-to-be protested.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_God's outposts are the little homes._" So much can happen between the kindling of fires in hearts and on the hearth of a new household.
they'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But they'll want boards and plans and stones, and lots of things," his wife-to-be protested.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "But they'll want boards and plans and stones, and lots of things," his wife-to-be protested.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
unworthinessnoun
the quality or state of lacking merit or value
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "But they'll want boards and plans and stones, and lots of things," his wife-to-be protested.
wife-to-be
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But they'll want boards and plans and stones, and lots of things," his wife-to-be protested.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is such a shy, questioning, never-to-be-repeated time, filled with the anxiety to understand, and the keener anxiety of holding the mirror to one's own soul to better see its appalling unworthiness.
